Uses of Rubidium and Cadmium

Rubidium

Cadmium

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Uses

Rubidium's main application is in the glass manufacturing.
Rubidium can very easily get ionized and hence it is used for ion engines, but it is still less efficient than that of Caesium.

Alloys, Research Purposes

Non Toxic

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2.49 Blood/mg dm-3

5.00 p.p.m.

It has very limited uses as it is a toxic metal and it can cause birth defects, cancer, etc.
Almost 80% of Cadmium metal is used in Nickel cadmium Batteries and now it is getting replaced with nickel hydride.

Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronic Industry

Alloys

Toxic

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0.01 Blood/mg dm-3

1.80 p.p.m.